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CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Category
Units Affected
600
Recall Date
December 14, 2001
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Major Home Centers Nationwide Sold These Generators, From September 2001 Through October 2001, For Approximately $600. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2066.

The recalled gasoline-powered generators have the model number BSI550-W printed on the fuel tank between the handles. These generators also have the date code "09-10-01" printed on a bar code label on the gasoline tank support rail. The generators are red with a black fuel tank and have the brand "Porter-Cable" printed on the fuel tank. Generators produced on dates other than "09-10-01" are not included in this recall.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2066.

Consumers should stop using these generators immediately and contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co., to arrange for a free tank replacement.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Major Home Centers Nationwide Sold These Generators, From September 2001 Through October 2001, For Approximately $600. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2066.

Consumers may contact DeVilbiss Air Power Co. toll-free at (800) 888-2468 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information consumers can visit the company's website at www.devap.com

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Major Home Centers Nationwide Sold These Generators, From September 2001 Through October 2001, For Approximately $600. Recall FAQ

Major Home Centers Nationwide Sold These Generators, From September 2001 Through October 2001, For Approximately $600. is the subject of a furniture recall: CPSC, DeVilbiss Air Power Co. Announce Recall of Porter-Cable Portable Generators. The notice was published on December 14, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 600 units are potentially affected.